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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.52, 12,190.32 and 3,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.52, 12,190.32 and 3,451.72 is: 5,173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.52 : 12,190.32 = 3,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.52/12,190.32 = 3,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.52x = 12,190.32 × 3,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.52x = 42,077,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077,571.35/8,133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,173.35

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